C.C. Wei
Also known as Che-Chia Wei, 魏哲家
C.C. Wei is chairman and chief executive of TSMC, the Taiwanese chipmaker whose AI accelerator revenue he discusses with analysts. He earned a Yale doctorate in electrical engineering in 1985, and TSMC named him a vice president in February 1998. He became chief executive in 2018 and chairman in June 2024, and TIME named him one of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence in September 2024. In April 2026 he told analysts that TSMC expected AI accelerator revenue to grow at a compound annual rate of 54–56 percent from 2024 through 2029.
Timeline
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1985
A Yale engineering doctorate
He earns a Yale doctorate in electrical engineering in 1985.
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February 1998
A vice presidency at TSMC
In February 1998 he is named a vice president of TSMC.
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2018
Becoming TSMC chief executive
When Chang retires in 2018, he becomes TSMC's chief executive.
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June 2024
Succeeding Mark Liu as chairman
He succeeds Mark Liu as TSMC's chairman in June 2024.
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September 2024
A TIME100 AI listing
In September 2024 TIME names him one of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence.
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April 2026
A higher AI accelerator forecast
He tells analysts in April 2026 that TSMC expects AI accelerator revenue to grow at a 54–56 percent compound annual rate from 2024 through 2029.
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As of October 2026
Raising the 2026 forecast
He remains chairman and CEO of TSMC, and in July 2026 the company raises its 2026 sales growth forecast to more than 40 percent, citing AI demand.
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